BRIAN MERRILL
Elizabeth,WV
Summary
I want to work for a company that emphasizes helping people not bugging and cold calling.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Life Insurance Agent
Washington National insurance
01.2020 - 04.2020
- I went to work for them at a most unfortunate time, Covid-19 ruined the whole concept of meeting clients in their workplace
Agent
American income insurance
09.2015 - 12.2015
- This company turned out to be a Ponzi scheme, much more attention to recruiting a downline than on selling insurance
- Bad experience
Agent
Combined insurance
05.2015 - 07.2015
- They were grinders, thought hard work was the key
- Dropped me at the end of a country road and told me to come back when I had gotten to the other end
- I sold $5,000 in annual premium at a construction company on the first day
- They told me to go back to that dirt road and try again
- I thought they were stupid and didn't want to sell smarter
- I have been through every bad example of how to do this
- I want to work for a company that emphasizes helping people not bugging and cold calling
Shift Supervisor
Footprint retail services
03.2011 - 04.2015
- Merchandising stores, placing product, helping stores build their reorders, inventory
IT Support Specialist
Oil and Gas Information Service
09.1997 - 01.2010
- General computer duties; included training, imaging, database design, sales and support
- The company was sold by a retiring owner and the new owners didn't need IT help
Education
Completed coursework towards - Information technology
Kaplan College
IA01.2000
Computer programming and Accounting - Accounting and Information Systems
Mountain State College
Parkersburg, WV05.1986
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
Elizabeth, WV05.1980
Skills
- Strong Customer Service Expertise
Certification
- AHIP 2021
- Life and Health Insurance license, State of West Virginia
Timeline
Independent Life Insurance Agent
Washington National insurance
01.2020 - 04.2020
Agent
American income insurance
09.2015 - 12.2015
Agent
Combined insurance
05.2015 - 07.2015
Shift Supervisor
Footprint retail services
03.2011 - 04.2015
IT Support Specialist
Oil and Gas Information Service
09.1997 - 01.2010
Completed coursework towards - Information technology
Kaplan College
Computer programming and Accounting - Accounting and Information Systems
Mountain State College
High School Diploma -
Wirt County High School
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